Entry requirements

The student should be admitted to the Master's programme in Psychology. For admission to the course, at least 82.5 credits should be completed within Psychologist programme's courses 1-12. Possible remaining credit points should derive from semester 3. Admission to the course can also be gained by students who have been given permission from the department's director of first-cycle studies to take part in supplementary studies to obtain a Swedish psychologist certificate.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should

- be able to account for important concepts and ideas central to modern personality psychological theories, such as psychodynamic personality psychology, existential personality psychology and cognitive-social psychological theory.

- show an ability to relate course-acquired knowledge in personality psychology to basic knowledge in the area of personality psychology

- be able to present advanced knowledge of the latest development within trait psychology/interaction psychology.

- be able to present examples of the practical application of presented views.

Content

The course intends to provide advanced knowledge within certain fields and has as such not the aim to cover the entire field of personality psychology. It is divided into four parts equivalent to four different methods within personality psychology. Advanced study is focused on theories and methods that have played and still play the largest role for practical psychologist activity. In light of this, the course concerns questions about aspects of the theories that are important for practical application.

Instruction

Teaching is given in the form of teaching sessions and group work.

Assessment

Assessment of the student's knowledge is carried out by way of several examination methods such as written assignments, oral presentations and exams. The four parts of the course are examined individually, but all four must be approved before final grading is done. For examination, the grades used are passed and failed. The contents of lectures can constitute a basis for examination even when the lectures are not compulsory.

Other directives

Other requirements, prerequisites and conditions for participation in and the fulfilment of the course, e.g. compulsory attendance, design of own work, etc., are evident from information given at the course introduction. A student who does not meet the mandatory requirements for a passing grade is usually given the opportunity to complete remaining parts the following term and/or is given complementary assignments by the course director.